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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1906

Page

2

Malaria and Mortality Notes From North Carolina Reports

The North Carolina Board of Health Bulletin discusses malaria and the mosquito situation. A Review of Disease notes measles, whooping cough, diphtheria, typhoid fever, pneumonia, and smallpox across counties. The February mortuary report covers 32 towns with 105 400 white and 67 250 colored population, 243 total deaths and a per thousand rate of 18.2 white and 2.7 colored, plus stillbirths and deaths under five years listed.

North Carolina Board of Health Haywood Jackson Surry Swain Alexander Beaufort Caswell Columbus Greene Halifax Lennir Mitchell Moore Pamtick Perquimans Washingtone

Doctor King’s New Discovery Story From Backy Merchant

A Backy merchant J W Williams recalls near death from fang hemorrhages twenty years ago and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure It treats hemorrhages chronic coughs settled colds bronchitis and claims to be the only known cure for weak lungs The product is sold by W A Hayes druggist with 50 cents to 1 dollar and a trial bottle offered free.

J. W. Williams Backy Dr. King W. A. Hayes Draoggist

Purveyor of Remedies Promotes Dr King Pills and Pine Ales

A shaky collection of testimonials and ads touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach liver and bowels and Pine Ales for backache. W A Hayes druggist and Reyolds Walker sell these products with grandiose claims and dubious health promises.

Mrs Alexander Cary Dr. King W. A. Hayes Réyrolds & Walker

Busy preacher leads a demanding circuit life in Newberry

The Newberry Observer reports Rev. J E Beard pastor of the Newberry Methodist circuit. He made 254 pastoral visits 189 sermons 25 prayer meetings and 269 religious services officiated at 12 funerals and rode 3350 miles in his buggy.

Newberry J.E. Beard Beard

Rheumatic Relief Promised by Pain Balm Advertisement

A vintage ad touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism. It claims one application provides relief and short-term use yields permanent care, with W. A. Hayes druggist selling the product.

W. A. Hayes

Not a Good Time for Work but for Doing Nothing

The piece notes a seasonal urge for easy days and rest, with references to the air, skies, and fishing holes as symbols of leisure during a time of year suited for taking it easy.

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Foley's Honey and Tar Remains Top Throat Remedy

Foley & Co Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a throat remedy. Due to its great merit imitators abound. seek Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes as no other preparation matches its efficacy. It is mildly laxative, contains no opiates, and is safest for children and delicate persons. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley W. A. Hayes

Cotton crop estimates for 1905 and 1904

The Raleigh newspaper cites a 1905 cotton yield of 10 777 510 bales with 1904 at 18 697 310. It warns that 1906 could see a large acreage despite recent wet weather reducing plantings.

Raleigh Christian Advocate

Champlain Cough Remedy Promoted By Constable

Provincial Constable Cavacut Coto Wuite Huntine Burgar recalls catching a cold while pursuing a burglar in Ontario. He credits Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy with curing his cold after two small bottles. The medicine is advertised as effective for coughs and colds and is sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.

Wm. Thos. Lanorgan Chaplean Ontario Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

When the Average Man Dreams of Dollars

A reflective line contrasts restless striving for money with a claim that those pursuing wealth still call themselves sane. The excerpt hints at social attitudes toward work, money, and financial anxiety in a midcentury setting.

Foley's Honey and Tar Sold for Lung Trouble

A. M. Ake of Wood reports severe lung hemorrhages years ago and failure with several doctors. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with restoring his lung health, urging others to avoid substitutes. W. A Hayes, Druggist, sells the remedy.

A. M. Ake Wood Seera Foley Boley W. A Hayes

Money drunk versus whiskey drunk opinion on harm to society

The debate contrasts a money drunk with three whiskey drunk arguing which state causes less harm to society. One view favors the Lee latter as less harmful, suggesting financial excess impacts society more than alcohol excess.

Sone Lee

Weekly Market Report From The Region

Wheat at 1.00 per bushel the price shows steady demand. Corn and oats range with modest gains while meal and pork prices hold firm. Butter, beeswax, tallow and wool prices are noted with mixed activity across grains and livestock.

Devoe ad letter touts paint longevity and mass appeal

A 9 year testimonial to Devoe paint contrasts Pennsylvanian grime with lasting quality. The letter urges dealers like Oil Dry Savings Bank cashier Mr Stephenson to push lead and zinc blends, claiming lower cost and strong profits for mass marketing to millions.

Paul C. Collins Hillsboro N. C H H Stephenson Savings Bank Pennsylvania Devoe Cashier U. S Dexoe F. W. Devoe & Co

Pneumonia Risk and Remedies Advertised in 1903 Memo

In November and December 1903, reports note one fifth of New York and Chicago deaths due to pneumonia. Advertisements promote Foley's Honey and Tar to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia, with Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar touted as a safe coal tar free alternative.

New York Chicago Foley W. A. Hayes

Greensboro wife murderer vows bond and northward care

Dr Matthews posts a five thousand dollar bond with his parents as sureties before transfer to a northern charity for treatment. Since release he visited a park to watch baseball and has shown improved appearance. his appeal likely awaits the October Supreme Court term.

Wilmington Messenger Dr . Matthews Greensboro Vond Supreme Court

Fragmented 1906 ad and notices span medicine claims and land sales

A garbled page mixes herbal tonic pitches and medical testimonials with legal and land sale notices from 1906. It mentions a druggist W. A. Hayes and various health claims, then shifts to a Cicero Berry deed list and a Bank of orange ledger with asset items.

Wealthy Sage Quoted on Home Happiness and Wives

The Wilmington Star quotes Russell Sage, an 80 year old New York financier, proclaiming that true happiness is found in the home and that a good wife nurtures a man's best ideas. The note invites married ladies to save the quote for a scrapbook.

Russell Sage New York Wilmington

Garp Quickly Knocked Out

A Maple Landing Iowa man recounts severe winter colds that turned into grippe. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for rapid recovery. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. The piece urges personal duty in daily life as part of a greater welfare.

Scrvennep Livex Chamberlain Saya Saya Mr. Arthur 8, Strickland, of Cnat‘anooga,, Tenn Ty W. A. Hayes Garp Mr. S. Egieston Maple Landing Iowa W. A. Hayes

Women Kidney Ailments and Foley Kidney Cure

Women face kidney disorders more often than men, misattributing symptoms to sex related issues. Nervousness headaches dark circles puffiness back pain signal kidney trouble. Foley's Kidney Cure has helped thousands of women restore health, stop irregularities, and strengthen urinary organs. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Foley W. A. Hayes Diuggist

Brooks seeks renomination as Solicitor in Democratic Convection

Hon A L Brooks announces candidacy for re nomination as Solicitor before the Democratic Judicial Convection. He is regarded as a top solicitor and is unlikely to face opposition. Also an ad promotes Bee s Lazative Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for children and adults sold by Reynolds Walker.

Reynolds & Walker A. L. Brooks

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